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"The Harder the Fall" follows Kendall Williams, a sophomore with a mysterious gift: she can hear and talk to the dead. When the troubled ghost of Lyra appears, Kendall’s determination to help her leave other aspects of her life behind. Her quest to guide Lyra to peace forces Kendall to confront the limits of her relationships with her best friend and boyfriend, while the revelation of her psychic ability brings unexpected consequences and a tense showdown with the unresolved past. In this middle‑school mystery, secrets, supernatural encounters, and the struggle to balance ordinary life with extraordinary talents collide in a story that examines friendship, loyalty, and the real cost of keeping one’s gifts hidden.
First publish date: 2013
Genre: Children's Fiction/Children's Fantasy
Authors: Lauren Barnholdt
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